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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2004
William F. Leek, Carmel, CA (US);
Charles-henri Mathis, La Rochelle, FR;
William F. Leek, Carmel, CA (US);
Charles-Henri Mathis, La Rochelle, FR;
Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc., Pleasanton, CA (US);
Abstract
A method of forming a connection, and a connector, that attaches a supported member, such as a deck board, to a supporting member, such as a deck joist. In some forms, each connector attaches a single supported member. In others, the connector attaches two supported members. Many forms of the connector are possible, but all are narrow enough to fit between two supported members laid side-by-side, all are attached to the supported members by fasteners, and all are driven directly into the supporting members. The resulting structure is characterized by the apparent absence of nails or other fasteners.